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Slow driver charged with DWI

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Patrol Sergeant Ross Cooper was travelling on Route 46 West near Lackawanna Avenue when he observed a 2011 Honda Civic travelling approximately 15 mph in a 50 mph zone.  This incident occurred on Sunday, October 14 at 7:29 p.m.

The vehicle was also swerving back and forth in the lanes of travel. He initiated a motor vehicle stop and made contact with the driver, Franklin Calle-Chimborazo, 20, Morristown.

While speaking to him, Sergeant Cooper detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from him. While speaking to Mr. Calle-Chimborazo, he advised the Sergeant that he was coming from Morristown and trying to follow his GPS to get back to Morristown.

After a brief investigation, he was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters for processing. While there, he was charged with Driving While Intoxicated;  Underage Person Operating a Motor Vehicle after Consuming Alcohol; Failure to Maintain Lane and Reckless Driving.

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Frank L. Cahill
Frank L. Cahill
Publisher of Parsippany Focus since 1989 and Morris Focus since 2019, both covering a wide range of events. Mr. Cahill serves as the Executive Board Member of the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce, Governor-Elect NJ District Kiwanis International and Chairman of Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Advisory Board.
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